For example, in my district there are visitors from all over the world who are drawn to our beautiful beaches, recreational lakes, habitat wildlife preserves and golf courses.

Almost all the golf courses in Staten Island double as something else.

I try to deign golf courses that are individual in character and individual in their own standing.

I experienced American golf courses when I was younger and played a lot of USGA and AJGA tournaments.

I move around and play different golf courses. I just enjoy it.

Golf has been used by presidents and presidential candidates for years. For example, President Eisenhower was the first president in office to really associate himself with golf. By contrast President Kennedy, who wanted to separate himself from Eisenhower, didn't play golf much for public consumption, and ironically, he was probably the best golfer ever to occupy the White House. He was able to break 70 and shoot in the low 80's on a consistent basis.